World renowned Experts, University Professors and Medical Specialists

Konstantinos P. Giotis

Konstantinos P. Giotis established the DHI Global Medical Group 43 years ago in Palo Alto California. His sole aim was to offer a pain less, scar free, minimally invasive hair restoration procedure, available to all and most important at an affordable cost.

DHI Global Medical Group has grown to become the world’s largest Hair Restoration provider performing unique techniques such as ‘Direct Hair Implantation’, ‘Directin’, ‘Direct Micropigmentation’, and ‘Direct PRP’ treatments, which are all part of the DHI ‘Total Care System’, in 44 locations around the World.

DHI is certified with ISO, registered with CQC UK and approved by the World Health Association and 5 Public Universities in France, Italy, Greece and Czech Republic.

K.P.Giotis has also published various papers in the Hair Transplant forum such as “Hair Restoration Surgery Is Not the Airlines Industry” and many more.

Dr. Walter Unger, in the Journal of Dermatology, quoted K. P. Giotis “As one of the pioneers of the field worldwide”.

As a result of K. P. Giotis life time devotion to hair loss, he was awarded diplomas by the University of South Lyon in France, after successfully teaching and contributing to the courses and annual lectures of “Restorative Scalp Surgery” and ”baldness courses” for Prof. Christian Hospitalier in Lyon Sud, during the last 3 years. More than 150 participants/medical doctors from many countries participate and attend the annual lectures.

In 2013, K.P. Giotis started collaboration with a research group of Harokopio University in Athens, in the field of Hair Biology.

In March 2013, he has presented the ‘DHI Total Care System’, the world’s first quality standardization in hair restoration, to a full auditorium of medical doctors, at Syngros Athens University and received a honorary certificate of recognition and appreciation.

K. P. Giotis is invited to lecture in a series of University courses in Lyon, Rome, Athens and Prague. His presentation at the ISHRS meeting in Amsterdam, on July 2009 entitled “The Psychological Aspects of Hair Loss” was well received by an audience of over 600 doctors from around the world.

His latest invention “Direct Hair Implantation” was presented at the ISHRS 2011 meeting in Alaska while the ”DHI Total Care System” was presented at ISHRS 2013 in San Fransisco and Imcas 2013 in Shanghai China.

In 2012, K. P. Giotis has established the DHI Training Academy in UK, dedicated to teach and train people on hair restoration methods and practices.

The sole aim of the DHI Academy is to set the benchmarks of hair restoration and to provide R&D experts and specialists in Direct Hair Implantation and Directin techniques, as well as in Direct micropigmentation SMP and Direct PRP treatments.

The DHI Academy offers both online and hands on training to all interested parties involved in clinical operations, from the initial consultation and diagnostics, to performing Direct hair implantation, Direct PRP treatments and Direct micro pigmentation, throughout the year.

K. P. Giotis has published a book in three different languages called “Hair Restoration Options”. This book has gained recognition by the leaders within the hair restoration field and also serves as an educational and informative account for hair loss sufferers.

He is the president of the Academy Masters Meeting (www.dhiamm.com) and holds several patents on hair restoration methods, tools and instruments.

Georgia Ligda MD

Georgia Lidga MD, is a plastic surgeon specialized in aesthetic plastic surgery. She had her PhD from the University of Athens and she is a member of HESPRAS since 2002. She is a certified DHI Doctor for Hair Restoration. She has attended several congresses related to her specialty, given speeches about various medical themes in Rotary meetings and she is member of ‘Who is Who’ publication for the last 5 years. She is also an expert plastic surgeon in the list of Athens City Court.

DHI Medical Advisory & Research Board

Elza Bankovska MD

Elza Bankovska MD, specialized Dermatologist, has been an active member of the DHI Certified Medical team for over 7 years and has performed around 1000 sessions of hair loss restoration. Her experience involves treatment of a wide range of different types of Alopecia in both male and female cases. Elza Bankovska MD participates in the DHI Vision of expansion in all DHI Centers worldwide and is also a member of the DHI Training and Research Department.

John Curran MD

John Curran MD is the Lead Physician and Chief Executive at the Aesthetic Skin Clinics in the UK Channel Islands and Ireland. A respected senior member of the medical community, Dr. Curran specialises in cosmetic dermatological, medical and surgical procedures and personally oversees the addition of all treatments that are offered by Skinstation. He is known professionally for this role in the education of cosmetic medical practitioners. Dr. Curran and is an active Council member, Chief Examiner and the current President for the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD). He also lectures regularly on aesthetic medicine, is published in leading Cosmetic Medicine Journals and is involved in monitoring and setting industry standards through the Committee. His experience of cosmetic procedures span over 15 years. Dr. Curran has special interests in skin ageing, radio frequency, laser treatments and dermatological surgery. He is popular with peers and patients alike. Dr. Curran has extensive experience in performing the full range of cosmetic dermatological and medical treatments including, Advanced use of Botulinum Toxin, Hyperhidrosis management, Dermal Hydration Therapy/Fillers, Microsclerotherapy/Vein Treatments, Minor Surgery, Lipotherapy, Fraxel, Thermage, Skin Rejuvenation, Skin Care, and deep medical Peels. Dr. Curran is the Chief Executive of the Aesthetic Skin Clinic and mentors the medical team at all clinics.

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Professor J.C. Kim, MD, PhD

Professor J.C. Kim, MD, PhD is affiliated with The Hair Laboratory and Immunology Department, at Kyungpook National University in Seoul, Korea. He is the leading international scientist in the research of hair follicle cloning and DNA testing. His work focuses on identifying the specific genes responsible for hair loss.

Torello Lotti MD

Professor of Dermatology and Director of Dermatology & Venereology Dpt of the University of Guglielmo Marconi, Rome, Italy

The main fields of his scientific researches are focused on the study of neuropeptides in numerous skin diseases, plasminogen activators in autoimmune dermatosis and lichen planus , and the clinical aspects and treatment of psoriasis with particular attention to new therapies with biological agents. Areas of interest: Acne, Eczema, Allergy, Trichology, Cosmetology Dermatology. Of particular relevance for research on pathogenesis and novel treatments for vitiligo and psoriasis. Finally it is worth mentioning his research on the prevention and therapy in dermatology-oncology melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.

Ryan Welter M.D. Ph.D.

Dr. Welter obtained his doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Oklahoma State University and his MD from the University of Oklahoma. He completed his residency at Brown University of Medicine where he remains a clinical associate professor. Research continues to be very important to Dr. Welter, and he continues to be active in clinical trials. In 2005, Dr Welter founded the New England Center for Hair Restoration and NEhair.com having built a state of the art operating suite designed exclusively for accommodating hair transplant surgery and stem cell research. Dr. Welter continues work as a pioneer in the field of hair transplant surgery, working to develop new techniques using stem cells to achieve unparalleled results in hair restoration density.

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, member American Medical Association, member (1996-present) American Academy of Family Physicians, member (1996-present) Massachusetts State Medical Association (1999-present)

WORKING EXPERIENCEMay 2008 to Present Consultant of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Section Head of Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center of Excellence at the International Medical Center – JeddahNovember 2007 to April 2008 Consultant of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery at King Hussein Cancer Center, with an academic rank of instructor – AmmanMay 2007 to August 2007 Preceptorship with Dr. Ghaith Shubailat, Amman Surgical Hospital – AmmanMay 2005 to May 2007 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Training, King Hussein Medical Center, Royal Medical Services.

Viral Desai MD

He is the pioneer of DHI in India and also the Medical Director for DHI India. He is board certified Surgeon and has degree of M. Ch. [Masters- Superspeciality degree] and D. N. B. [Diplomat National Board] in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery; also recognized by all Common wealth countries. He is member of All India Association of Plastic Surgeons, All India Association of Aesthetic Surgeon, Maharashtra Association of Plastic Surgeons, Consultants Association of India, Indian Medical Council [IMA], Santacruz Medical Association, General Practitioners Association.

Eleftherios Papanikolaou MD

Eleftherios Papanikolaou MD is Medical Director in DHI Athens, with many years of experience in hair restoration. He is 37 years old, married and father of 2 kids. In the past he has worked at the London DHI Clinic and he is a regular member of the General Medical Council. He has taken part in DHI missions worldwide, having performed hundreds of successful sessions on VIPs and everyday people. He is responsible for the best possible scientific training of the medical stuff and the nurses, according to the standards and protocols of DHI. Great supporter of the DHI vision and DHI ACADEMY.

Dimitrios Ziakas MD

Dimitrios Ziakas MD, was born in Athens in 1974. Graduated from medical university Varna in 1999, continued his medical training in General Surgery and from 2003 is a part of DHI family. As a member of different worldwide hair organisations, Dr. Ziakas has published a great number of publications about hair loss. Dimitrios Ziakas MD was appointed as DHI Dubai Medical Director in 2010 after gaining experience as a Master Hair Surgeon, in order to expand the DHI vision in the Gcc countries.

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Treatment cost

Hair loss – alopecia treatments at DHI Thessaloniki pricing starts from £200 and Direct Hair Transplant from £2,000. The exact cost depends on the needs and the expectations of the patient.